Plymouth Argyle defender Ryan Edwards would have continued to play after his diagnosis for cancer, says boss Derek Adams.

News, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall from Monday 22 January 2018 until Friday 26 January 2018

BBC Radio Cornwall

One man's been taken to hospital after an explosion in a Cornish village.

Residents of Carnkie were woken by the blast in the early hours of this morning.

The injured man was trapped under rubble after a first explosion ripped off the side of the bungalow.

Another explosion spread debris up to 200m away according to witnesses.

BBC Radio Cornwall

A council contractor has apologised to residents of Gunnislake in South East Cornwall after the main road was closed for resurfacing work - resulting in a big diversion for motorists.

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The closure will also affect thousands of motorists who use the route each day to cross the Devon/Cornwall border at Newbridge.

A 25 mile (40km) diversion will be created that will take drivers up towards Launceston to cross the River Tamar, but some people say it will add one hour to their journey times.

Cormac - the civil engineering arm of Cornwall Council - is repairing the road.

BBC Radio Cornwall

Cornwall Council's being criticised for what's being described as an "extortionate" charge for creating disabled parking bays in residential areas.

Disability campaigners are backing a group of councillors that say it must urgently review its policy of charging nearly £4,000 per space.

The authority bills individuals the full amount, while other authorities charge far less - or nothing at all.

The council says the bill is for a traffic regulation order, advertising, public consultation and painting the new bay on to the road.

BBC Radio Cornwall

There have been reports of an explosion at a property in a Cornish village.

An eyewitness report suggests one person has been injured.

Emergency services were called to Carnkie at around 00:30.

Firefighters from Helston, Falmouth and Tolvaddon attended.

An investigation will take place later to determine the cause of the explosion.

BBC Spotlight

Clearing up will continue in parts of North Devon this morning after heavy rain led to flooding on Sunday.

The Jack Russell Inn at Swimbridge near Barnstaple was under 1ft (0.3m) of water.

Regulars spent yesterday helping to clear up the mess.

In Muddiford the efforts of local people helped protect the local pub, but Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the water had "created its own flow through people's gardens and into peoples houses".

Muddiford resident Darren Knill said the water "just kept rising" causing "chaos" in the area.

"I reckon it was up to about 5ft (1.5m). I haven't seen anything like it since I was a kid."

BBC Spotlight

The body of a man from Devon has been found on a beach in Thailand.

Martin Wood, 48, from Crediton was visiting the western part of the country when his family reported him missing last month. His cause of death is unknown.

Cornwall

• Near Porthcurno on the B3315 near the duck pond we've got reports the road is flooded. We've also got reports at the top end of Porthcurno a hedge has washed across the road causing an obstruction
• On the B3274 near Winnards Perch we've got reports there's an accident
• Between Four Lanes and Trenear the B3297 is closed in both directions due to an overturned vehicle and surface water
• On the A3083 on the Lizard we've got reports there's flooding near Mullion
• Between Gunnislake and Drakewalls the A390 will be closed 0930 - 1630 in both directions for resurfacing work. A diversion will be in place

Devon

• The Dartmouth Higher Ferry is out of service for its annual refit
• In Plymouth, at Derriford the traffic lights at Brest Road, Looseleigh Lane and Tavistock Road are currently not working. Expect delays
• Traffic's moving well on the Tamar Bridge and there's a 10 minute wait with three ferries running at Torpoint

Met Office warnings are put in place for northern England after a day of snow across the UK.